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Information on Coronavirus

Here's a number of resources and information on Covid-19 and looking after yourself during the pandemic.

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Healthwatch Merton is here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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St Helier, hospitals, £500 million

A Step Closer to building a brand-new specialist emergency care hospital in Sutton and modernise Epsom and St Helier hospitals

UPDATE from EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST on the plans to invest more than £500 million in building a brand-new specialist emergency care hospital in Sutton and modernise Epsom and St Helier hospitals.

15 November 2020

Healthwatch Merton is an important enabler to take the local integration agenda forward acting as a significant catalyst for local change. The work they do is beneficial for all providers and users of services to enhance and take forward initiatives.

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Latest reports and publications

report looks at the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care services for people with a mental health condition, a learning disability or autistic people.

Out of sight – who cares?: Restraint, segregation and seclusion review

13 November 2020

Looks at the use of restraint, seclusion and segregation in care...

COVID-19 Snapshot

COVID-19 Snapshot Survey Analysis

At Healthwatch Merton we continue to work with our local council, NHS...

Advice and information

hearing loss and how to comunicate better

How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

15 October 2020

Virtual Health

Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

13 September 2020

Young people in Merton Mental Health Directory

Young People in Merton Mental Health Directory 2020 Refresh

Hearts & Minds and Healthwatch Merton have launched the refresh of the Young People in Merton Mental Health Directory which was originally compiled back in 2017.

25 February 2020

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